Shared Services Canada

Info Source: Sources of Government and Employee Information provides information about the functions, programs, activities and related information holdings of government institutions subject to the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act. It provides individuals and employees of the...

SSC is refreshing its Network and Security Strategy to align with current best practices, and to be adaptable to future requirements for its network and security services.These technology trends will require SSC to rethink how it architects, provides, manages and secures its network services, and...

This document presents way-forward strategies for Network Modernization within the Government of Canada. Shared Services Canada looks at how it can improve its Enterprise Network Services to better serve its partners. This document is the current way forward for Network Modernization and is...

The objective of this audit was to provide assurance that Security Assessment and Authorization reviews of IT systems and services are being conducted in accordance with a formal process and in compliance with Treasury Board of Canada and Shared Services Canada policy requirements.

This audit examined the effectiveness of the processes for the establishment, management, and renewal of customer revenue agreements. The audit was approved by the President following recommendation by the Departmental Audit Committee in the 2019 to 2022 Risk-Based Audit Plan.

The Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector (VECPS) came into effect in April 2012 as an overarching guide for employees, to help clarify the role and expected behaviours of public servants, and outlines the fundamental values of the public sector of Canada. The VECPS was developed in...

Based on the VECPS and in accordance with Section 6 of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act, SSC developed its own Organizational Code in June 2013 to provide guidance on ethical behaviour and decision-making in the context of SSC's day-to-day operations. Adherence to both the VECPS and...

Who we are and what we do.

The practice of soliciting, giving, and receiving donations, prizes, contributions, gifts, hospitality, and/or other benefits dates back centuries and is deeply rooted in human behaviour. The fact that gifts, hospitality, and/or other benefits are offered to produce friendly relations means that...

This Standard reflects SSC’s Organizational Code and is framed by the Financial Administration Act and the Federal Accountability Act. It consolidates the federal government’s measures on conflict of interest and anti-corruption as well as other legislative and policy requirements pertaining...

The list of federal departments for which Shared Services Canada is mandated to manage IT-infrastructure services related to email, data centres and telecommunications.

This document contains the speaking points for Shared Services executive vice-president, Sarah Paquet. The speaking points are for the closing ceremony remarks provided by the executive vice-president at the CANDEV Data Challenge event.

The Shared Services Canada (SSC) Data Strategy will deliver a departmental vision for data: a direction to drive maximum value out of the data already existing in SSC repositories and deliver strategies to address known data-related deficiencies, as well as serve to harmonize and consolidate...

Info Source: Sources of Government and Employee Information provides information about the functions, programs, activities and related information holdings of government institutions subject to the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act. It provides individuals and employees of the...

The Policy on Internal Audit and its associated Directive on Internal Audit came into force on April 1, 2017. The Directive on Internal Audit stipulates, “Departments must meet public reporting requirements as prescribed by the Comptroller General of Canada and using Treasury Board of Canada...

Information on making an Access to Information or Privacy (ATIP) request to Shared Services Canada including: possible delays in treating requests, submitting a request online, mailing requests, forms and frequently asked questions. Additional resources include Shared Services Canada contact...

The summaries for completed Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) conducted by Shared Services Canada. Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) are used to identify the potential privacy risks of new or redesigned federal government programs or services. They also help eliminate or reduce any identified...

The terms of use of Shared Services Canada's social media accounts including, Twitter, Youtube, LinkedIn and RSS feeds.

Information about our services including: Cyber and IT security, Data Centre, Cloud services, Accessibility, Accommodation and Adaptive Computer Technology (AAACT), Workplace Technology, Telecommunications and networks, Email and Next Generation Human Resources and Pay.

The audit examined the relevant processes and controls for High Performance Computing related to decision-making, capacity planning and client engagement. This audit was undertaken to provide assurance that processes are in place and aligned to SSC’s mandate, government priorities and client...